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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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