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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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