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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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