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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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