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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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