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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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