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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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