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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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