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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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