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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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