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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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