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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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