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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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