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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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