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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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