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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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