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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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