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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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