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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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