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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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