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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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