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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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