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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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