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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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