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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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