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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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