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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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