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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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