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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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