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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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