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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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