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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high 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 procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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