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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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