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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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