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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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