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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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