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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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