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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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