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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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