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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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