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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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