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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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