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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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