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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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