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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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