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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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