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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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