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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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