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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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