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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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