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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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