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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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