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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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