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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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