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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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