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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate 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 digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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