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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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