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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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