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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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