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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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