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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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