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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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