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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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