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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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