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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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