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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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