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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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