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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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