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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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