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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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