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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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