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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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