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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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