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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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