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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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