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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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