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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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