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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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