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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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