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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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