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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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