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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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