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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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