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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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