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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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