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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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