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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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