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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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