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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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