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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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