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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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