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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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