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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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