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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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