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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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