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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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