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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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