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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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