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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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