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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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