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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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