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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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