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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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