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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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