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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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