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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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