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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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