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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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