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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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