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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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