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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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