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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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