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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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