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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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