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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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