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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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