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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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