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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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