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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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