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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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