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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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