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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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