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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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