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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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