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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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