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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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