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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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