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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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