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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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