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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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