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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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