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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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