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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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