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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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