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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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