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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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