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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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