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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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