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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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