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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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