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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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