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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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