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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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