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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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