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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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