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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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