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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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