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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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