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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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