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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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