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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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