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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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