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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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