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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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