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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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