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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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