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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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