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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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