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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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