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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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