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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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