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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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