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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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