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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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