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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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