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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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