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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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