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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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