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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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