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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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