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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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