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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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