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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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