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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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