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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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