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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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