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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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