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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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