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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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