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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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