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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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