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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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