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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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