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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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