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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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