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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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