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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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