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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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