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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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