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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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