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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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