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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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