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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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