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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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