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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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