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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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