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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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