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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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