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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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