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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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