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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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