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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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