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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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