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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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