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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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