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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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