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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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