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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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