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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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