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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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