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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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