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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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