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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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