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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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