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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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