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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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