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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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