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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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