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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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