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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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