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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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