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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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