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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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