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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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