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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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