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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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