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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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