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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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