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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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