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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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