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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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