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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important 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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