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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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