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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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