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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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