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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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