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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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