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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin 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 learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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