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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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