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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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