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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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