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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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