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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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