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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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