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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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