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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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