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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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