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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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