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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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