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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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