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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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