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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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