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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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