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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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