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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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