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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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