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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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