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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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