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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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