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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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