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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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