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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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