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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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