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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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