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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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