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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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