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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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