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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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