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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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