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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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