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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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