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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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