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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually 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 variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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