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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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