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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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