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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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