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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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