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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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