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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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