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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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