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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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