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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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