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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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