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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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