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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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