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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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