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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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