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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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