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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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