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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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