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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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