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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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