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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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