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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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