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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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