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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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