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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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