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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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