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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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