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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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