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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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