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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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