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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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