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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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