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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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