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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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