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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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