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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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