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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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