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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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