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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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