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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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