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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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