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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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