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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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