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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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