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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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