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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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