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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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