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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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