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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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