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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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