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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 (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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