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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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