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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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