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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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