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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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