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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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