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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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