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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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