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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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