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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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