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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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