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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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