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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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