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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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