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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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