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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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