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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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