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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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