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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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