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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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