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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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