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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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