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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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