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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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