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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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