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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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