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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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