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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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