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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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