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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers 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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