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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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