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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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