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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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