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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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