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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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