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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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