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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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