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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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