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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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