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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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