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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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