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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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