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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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