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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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