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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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