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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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