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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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