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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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