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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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