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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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