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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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