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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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