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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)