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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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