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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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