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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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