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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about 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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