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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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