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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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