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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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