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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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