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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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