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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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