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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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