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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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