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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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