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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates 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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