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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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