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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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