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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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