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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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