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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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