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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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