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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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