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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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