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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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