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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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