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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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