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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner 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 elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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