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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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