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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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