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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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