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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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