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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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