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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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