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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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