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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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