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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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