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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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