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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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