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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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