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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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