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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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