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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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