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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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