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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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