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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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