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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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