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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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