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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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