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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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