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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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