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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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