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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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