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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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