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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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