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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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