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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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