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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews 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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