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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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