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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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