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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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