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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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