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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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