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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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