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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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