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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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