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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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