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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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