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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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