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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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