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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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