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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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