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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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