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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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