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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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