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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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