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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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