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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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