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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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