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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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