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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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