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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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