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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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