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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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