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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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