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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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