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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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