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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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