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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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