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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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