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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key 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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