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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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