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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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