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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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