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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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