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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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