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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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