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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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