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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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