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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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