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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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