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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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