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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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