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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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