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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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