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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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