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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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