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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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