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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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