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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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