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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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