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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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