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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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