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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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