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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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