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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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