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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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