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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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