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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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