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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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