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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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