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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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