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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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