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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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