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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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