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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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