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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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