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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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