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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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