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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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