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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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