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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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