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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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