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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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