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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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