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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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