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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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