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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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