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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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